r/cleftlip

Hey all, just wondering how many of you guys also have ear issues, specifically one ear that’s always clogging or getting infected, losing hearing temporarily. For me it’s always been my left ear, and it’s always been explained to be because of my cleft lip. Every few years it gets bad enough to where I can’t hear much out of my left ear, and this is what I found inside today. At urgent care today because even though we got most of it out, and it seemed to be better, I woke up today with it feeling worse. Super annoying, I clean my ears with eardrops as often as I can but it never helps. Funny thing is my right ear is often dirtier but never gives me issues.

Update: got it all flushed out but my eardrum is perforated and water got behind, so I’m in more pain now 🫩

I know I am not a good looking person but I just would like to make my cleft less visible for now until I get a repair for less dirty looks and bad club weekend conversations.

i started in a new school in this year (last high school year) so i dont know anyone

in class a teacher asked me are you new? when i give her a head yes and she asked what is your name,where did you come from.

i replied her ask but she didnt understand what i say, so i had to tell again and i wasnt even low voice, but my voice sounds weird i guees.

after i answered 2 times and she didnt understand, everbody started to laugh. (even before when i start to speak some of them were just giggling)

im trying to speak with confident, with high voice

but i guess its still not that understandable

i dont know why but it happens all the time. they just dont understand what im saying. but this time everbody laughed and i felt embarresed

i didnt go to school for 2 weeks and everyday i feel so bad about going school . i wish i was normal 😕

Ive always wondered if people could tell i have a cleft palate from a single glance.Everytime i look someone in the eyes they look at me and i cant help but feel a sense of shame when they look at me.Can you tell?When i sent my photos to a modeling agency i was accepted but then when i went to introduce myself they asked if im sure i applied online,not believing that someone with my disability would be able to be accepted.I lie to people and say it just made me anxious but.I dont know anymore.I feel disgusted everytime someone asks me what happened to my lip and i dont know what to do

I have a cleft lip/palate and unfortunately was bit by a dog on my nose and cheek at 9 years old. Never had lip revision or rhino and not intrested. I’ve been debating filler or lip flip for a while just to fix the slight lip asymmetry. It’s mostly prominent when I am not smiling (try to smile mostly but😂) Has anyone had a lil flip or filler and care to share before/afters? I do follow Lindsay Owen’s who does incredible work- but wanted to discuss with someone or get advice :) not sure if it’s worth it- I don’t hate my appearance but we all notice the subtle imperfections. I’d hate to get filler or a flip and regret it. Plz be nice..👀